Himart - Gongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 공주점) - Area information

Himart - Gongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 공주점)

11.8 Km 0 2024-04-18

51, Beonyeong 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Gobok Natural Park (고복자연공원)

11.9 Km 21809 2021-12-07

586, Dosingobok-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-4216

Gobok Natural Park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, Sinheungsa Temple, and an outdoor sculpture park on Obongsan Mountain. A 3.65-kilometer-long deck circles the reservoir. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and the outdoor sculpture park features works by Ewha Woman's University art professor Kang Tae-seong, attracting many visitors. The park is especially popular in summer when the outdoor swimming pool is open. In spring, people flock to Millakjeong Pavilion to view the cherry blossoms. There are many restaurants nearby specializing in galbi (ribs), Hanbang ori (duck with medicinal herbs), and megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew), as well as cafes overlooking the natural scenery.

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

12.0 Km 1740 2016-10-26

215, Eutteum-gil, Sejong-si

Opened on January 1, 1905, Jochiwon Station is a major hub for trains on the Gyeongbu Line. It also connects Cheongju to the other areas in Chungcheongnam-do. The station underwent expansion and a second story was built on built on May 19, 1999.

The station plaza has a artworks on display and it also serves as a venue various cultural events. The station's location also made it an important transfer point for trains on the Chungbuk, Gyeongbu, Jeolla, and Honam Lines. With the continuous urban development in Sejong City and Osong City, the station is also expected to play a major role in transportation and commerce for the central region.

Yeongi Folk Museum (연기향토박물관)

12.0 Km 11867 2019-03-18

34-4, Yangdae-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-44-862-7449

Opened in August 1966, the Yeongi Folk Museum showcases relics found in the old site of Sejong Special Self-Governing City. Over 1,000 relics, including Buddhist statues, weapons, pagodas, earthenware, porcelain, bronze ware, roof tiles, paintings, letters, houseware, kitchenware, farming tools, and others are arranged by era.

Banseok Hanuchon (반석 한우촌)

12.3 Km 2797 2024-02-13

56 Banseok-ro 12beonan-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Banseok Hanuchon is a restaurant specializing in hanu (Korean beef), renowned for its tender texture. The menu boasts a variety of cuts, including sirloin, chuck flap tail, thin skirt, and inside skirt. At an affordable price, customers can enjoy a hearty meal with a variety of fresh vegetables for wraps and diverse side dishes. Additionally, fresh yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef) and yukhoe (beef tartare) are available, and their galbitang (galbi soup) and bulgogi jeongol (bulgogi hot pot) stand out as popular choices.

Mireuseom Island (미르섬)

12.4 Km 0 2023-10-27

368 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Mireuseom Island is covered in a blanket of beautiful plants every fall, from cosmos to pink muhly, broom cypress and pearl millet. The pink muhly growing along the Geumgang River is a popular photo spot. The beautiful landscape unfolds the longer you walk towards Gongjudaegyo Bridge.

Wando Susan (완도회수산)

12.4 Km 2838 2024-02-13

10 Banseok-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Wando Susan is a seafood specialty restaurant acclaimed for its fresh hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The establishment provides an array of course menu and a la carte options. The hwareohoe course features locally sourced fish, including flatfish and rockfish, accompanied by side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and various other delectable offerings. A la carte items, such as butter-grilled abalone, spicy altang (spicy fish roe soup), and chobap (sushi), are also popular.

Wondumak (원두막)

12.5 Km 8715 2016-09-06

154, Ansan-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-41-867-5727

Wondumak is a Korean restaurant specializing in hot soups. Popular menu items include minmul saeutang (spicy fresh water shrimp soup), megi maeuntang (spicy catfish soup), and tojong dakdoritang (chicken hot pot). The restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Gobok Reservoir.

Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 공산성 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.7 Km 42027 2024-03-15

280 Ungjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-856-7700

Gongsanseong Fortress is a fortification situated at the heart of Gongju, which served as the capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom (18 BCE - 660 CE) from 475 to 538. Even after Baekje's fall, subsequent dynasties such as Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE), Goryeo (918-1392), and Joseon (1392-1897) continued to use Gongju as a regional administrative center. As a result, numerous historical sites have accumulated in the area over time. From the fortress, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Gongju’s city center and the Geumgang River.

Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress (웅진성수문병 근무교대식)

12.9 Km 2090 2022-12-21

280, Woongjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-856-7700

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

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